How To Drink Soju: A Guide to K-Drinking Culture and Games
How To Drink Soju: A Guide to K-Drinking Culture and Games
우하하컴퍼니
Why Do Koreans Pour Drinks for Each Other?
“Korean drinking culture is not just about how to drink, but about a process of joyful consideration-practiced through mutual respect-so that everyone can enjoy the final glass together.”
- Soju Artist FUNNYJUN, NETFLIX Documentary 「SOJU RHAPSODY」
Have you ever wondered why Koreans use two hands to receive a glass? Or why they turn their heads slightly when taking a sip?
If you’ve watched a K-drama or a movie, you’ve seen it: the green bottles, the clinking glasses, and the vibrant energy of a Korean "Hoesik." But behind the lively cheers lies a sophisticated, centuries-old social code known as Judo (The Way of Drinking).
The Secret Language of the Korean Table
In his book How to Drink Soju (Korean title: Wise Soju Life), Soju Artist FUNNYJUN-featured in the Netflix documentary Soju Rhapsody-decodes this unique culture for the global audience.
This isn't a book about getting drunk. It’s a guide to connection.
Whether you are a complete stranger to Korean culture or a die-hard K-fan, this book will reveal the "hidden logic" of the Korean table:
● The Art of the Pour: Why the empty glass is a signal of care.
● The Geometry of the Toast: What the height of your glass says about your respect.
● Beyond Nunchi: How "reading the room" creates a joyful atmosphere for everyone.
From K-Dramas to Your First Real Soju Table
Korean drinking etiquette is often misunderstood as a rigid set of rules. In reality, it is a "Joyful Consideration"-a way to ensure that no one is left out and everyone leaves the table feeling respected.
For world travelers, K-culture enthusiasts, and anyone who believes that the best conversations happen over a shared drink, this book is your essential roadmap to the heart of Korean social life.
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Publisher: 우하하컴퍼니 (2026)
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